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Arts in community health is a distinct area of activity that is characterised by the use of participatory arts to promote health. Based on the latest international research, this book considers how and why arts in community health has come about, the characteristics of its practice and the challenges it poses for evaluation. The rapid growth of this field of work in the UK from the mid1990s has begun to impact on policy in the arts funding system, on multisector partnerships for health service delivery, and in local authority cultural strategies, yet the reasons for its emergence and the nature and diversity of the practice itself have gone largely unaccounted for. It encompasses work in primary care, community health and public health. Arts in community health has not evolved simply as a result of the successful advocacy of an arts sector keen to demonstrate its relevance to health, but rather through the wider recognition of a phenomenological connection between engagement in cultural activity and wellbeing. The pioneering viewpoints in this book promote an holistic approach to arts and public health, focusing on the development of the person and not just the sick or dysfunctional part of that person. Alongside the therapeutic benefits to patients, the book also considers environmental improvements to support staff, and using the arts to produce more creative kinds of health information. This fully referenced guide compares and contrasts the arts in different cultures and healthcare systems, how well it works, why it works, and the factors that determine its success. The case studies examined prove shared creativity aids public health and simultaneously identifies and addresses the local and specific health needs in a community. 'In the last decade health has become a recurrent topic in discussion of the role of the arts in society, fuelled by a growing body of research into connections between culture and wellbeing. This pioneering practice of arts in community health began in the UK in the late 1980s through sporadic pilot projects placing local arts development in health promotion and primary care contexts. It has since grown and expanded to embrace community health on a broad front hooking up with multiagency initiatives to address the social determinants of health through partnership working.' Mike White, in the Introduction
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- Q: What is 'Arts Development in Community Health: A Social Tonic' about? A: The book explores the role of participatory arts in promoting health within community settings. It examines the growth of this field in the UK, its impact on health policies, and the holistic benefits of arts engagement on well-being.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Arts Development in Community Health: A Social Tonic' is Mike White.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as the characteristics of arts in community health, evaluation challenges, cultural comparisons, and case studies demonstrating how shared creativity can address community health needs.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 25, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Arts Development in Community Health: A Social Tonic' have? A: The book contains 262 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Arts Development in Community Health: A Social Tonic' suitable for healthcare professionals? A: Yes, the book is suitable for healthcare professionals, arts practitioners, and anyone interested in the intersection of arts and public health.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, the book includes various case studies that illustrate the effectiveness of arts in promoting community health.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Arts Development in Community Health: A Social Tonic.'